Yeliz Çetinkaya holds a bachelor's degree from the Middle East Technical University (METU) Faculty of Business Administration and a master's degree from the Sabancı University Executive MBA program. With a career spanning over 21 years, Çetinkaya currently serves as the Deputy General Manager of HR & Administrative Affairs at TEI. In this role, she is responsible for managing processes related to employee happiness, cultural transformation, and brand-talent management, all aligned with TEI’s strategies for digital transformation and a people-centric approach. She leads projects designed to enhance both candidate and employee experiences by focusing on the employee lifecycle. Additionally, she oversees the management of corporate communications, administrative affairs, facility security, and occupational health and safety units, with a particular focus on employee well-being.